People often think Jesus said adultery was the only grounds for divorce, but we’ve misunderstood what Jesus said in Matthew 19 because we haven’t understood the cultural background. When the Pharisees tested Jesus by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause?” they were alluding to a dispute between… Continue reading Isn’t adultery the only ground for divorce?
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What is the woman’s desire? How Susan Foh’s interpretation of Genesis 3:16 fed steroids to abusers.
The idea that the woman’s desire for her husband is a desire to usurp his authority was put forward by Susan Foh, who in 1975 advanced a novel interpretation of Genesis 3:16. If you are already familiar with Susan Foh's interpretation and how it's been a bonanza for abusive men, you might like to scroll down to the… Continue reading What is the woman’s desire? How Susan Foh’s interpretation of Genesis 3:16 fed steroids to abusers.